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Army

DoD Eyes Stretching Out Coming MRAP Order, Unclear if MRAP II Will Be Part

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Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

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By Emelie Rutherford As it prepares for what could be its final order of mine-resistant vehicles next month, the Pentagon is considering spreading out vehicle delivery to allow more time for deciding on the acquisition program's future, the Pentagon's top weapons buyer said. Pentagon acquisition executive John Young also told reporters yesterday that the follow-on Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle (MRAP) II program--intended to build next- generation vehicles more resistant to explosively formed penetrators (EFPs)--is still alive, though it's not…

Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Congress to pass and send a second reconciliation bill to his desk by June 1. The deadline follows congressional Republicans’ backing a pursuit […]

Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

Upgrades to the GPS ground system–the Architecture Evolution Plan (AEP)–is an option under consideration by the Defense Department’s space acquisition chief, as problems continue in fielding the GPS Next Generation […]

Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday, with the White House’s backing, his panel will move “expeditiously” on crafting a second reconciliation bill, citing priorities for defense and […]

Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday acknowledged the Pentagon could potentially ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support the ongoing operation against Iran and replenish munitions used […]